What Is Meant By Probate?
Probate is derived from the word “prove”. It is a process whereby the Supreme Court becomes satisfied that the will of a person who has died is the correct last will of the deceased and issues a certificate to that effect called probate. Once the Court issues probate of a will, the probate can be produced to any interested party who will then deal with the executor named in the will knowing that they are dealing with the person who has authority to deal with the assets of a deceased person. An executor is not required to apply for probate… Continue Reading
Newsletter – Spring 2013
Welcome to the October 2013 edition of the ABKJ newsletter. In this issue… New Gold Coast law places obligations on waterfront property owners Circumstances Changed? – Consider your will Staff Announcements New Gold Coast law places obligations on waterfront property owners A new Gold Coast local law imposes obligations on the owners of waterfront properties, and has significant implications for both the sellers and purchasers in the event of a sale of such a property On 11 June 2013, Gold Coast City Council enacted a new local law which created new obligations for waterfront property owners. The purpose of the… Continue Reading
Newsletter – Winter 2013
Welcome to the Winter 2013 edition of the ABKJ newsletter. In this issue… Firm Announcements Unclaimed money – Do you have any? ABKJ congratulates Mr Brian Cronin Firm Announcements ABKJ is pleased to announce two changes at the firm. Firstly, Anthony Kyle (known as Tony), has been promoted from Associate Solicitor to Partner of the firm. Tony is a Queensland Law Society Business Law Accredited Specialist who practises in the areas of commercial and business law, property law, body corporate law and succession law. Tony will join existing partners, Michael Kyle and David Brown. Secondly, the firm is pleased to… Continue Reading
Newsletter – December 2010
Welcome to the December 2010 edition of the ABKJ newsletter. In this issue… Case in point: A lady’s got my dingo Neighbourhood Disputes Resolution Bill 2010 To ‘tweet’ or not to ‘tweet’? Case in point: A lady’s got my dingo A landmark case highlights the importance of legislated regulations that protects Australian fauna and flora Under the Nature Conservation Act 1992, the dingo is declared an indigenous Australian species, with sections 17 and 62 instructing that dingoes cannot be interfered with in a protected area unless specific permissions have been granted. Jennifer Louise Parkhurst, 43, of Rainbow Beach was found… Continue Reading
